Gyutan Tsukasa U.S.A — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

Gyutan Tsukasa – A Hidden Gem for Beef Tongue Lovers in Costa Mesa

Located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace’s food court, Gyutan Tsukasa is a must-visit for beef tongue enthusiasts in Orange County, particularly near the Irvine-Costa Mesa area. Though its storefront is small and unassuming, it consistently draws a crowd—especially on weekends during peak lunch and dinner hours. The wooden tables and chairs provide a cozy, communal atmosphere shared with other food court vendors.

🧾 Ordering & Service

Ordering is simple: place your order at the counter, receive a number, and wait to be called. The menu is clearly numbered and displayed above the counter, making it easy to choose—even for first-timers. Despite a busy atmosphere, service is efficient, with most meals ready in under 10 minutes.

🍽 What to Try

#3 – Tsukasa Set (Highly Recommended) This all-in-one set includes:

4 pieces of expertly grilled gyutan (beef tongue) – tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with a slight smoky char

Beef curry with chopped beef – rich and savory, great with rice

White rice (default portion is small—consider ordering a large bowl if you’re hungry)

Pickled veggies – refreshing and tangy, a great contrast to the rich meats

Beef soup – intense beef flavor, though my bowl only had one small piece of meat

This set gives you a little taste of everything, making it ideal for first-timers or anyone who wants the full gyutan experience in one meal.

Also Recommended:

Gyutan Set (8 or 12 pieces) – Grilled to order, and the star of the menu. You can even watch the grilling process through the kitchen window.

Gyutan Curry – A hearty, comforting option with slow-cooked beef tongue in a savory Japanese curry sauce.

🅿️ Parking & Other Notes

There are limited surface parking spots, and a B1 underground garage is available. However, during busy weekend hours, both outside and garage parking can be difficult to find, so plan ahead if you're visiting at peak times. Inside the Mitsuwa Marketplace, dogs are not allowed, so it's not pet-friendly for dine-in.

✅ Final Thoughts

Gyutan Tsukasa delivers an unforgettable dining experience with its perfectly grilled beef tongue and well-balanced sides. Whether you're already a fan or trying gyutan for the first time, this spot is a standout. The Tsukasa Set is the perfect entry point into everything...

Gyutan Tsukasa is located inside the Japanese grocery store, Mitsuwa. This place offers dine in or take out options as well. Place your order and keep your receipt as you will need this to see the number and to pick up your food.

This place specializes in serving grilled beef tongue, and don't diss it until you try it!! It has a very nice texture, and you can taste the char from the grill. They are open from 11am to 8:30 pm, last order at 8:30pm.

You can get the bento box in a set of 4 or 12 pieces of Gyutan beef, and it comes with rice and gyutan soup.

I opted on the 12 piece with extra rice, and it's so delicious. The soup is very tasty. It kind of reminds me of the Filipino soup called "Nilaga." I can literally eat a big bowl of this soup.

We also ordered Gyutan balls, which come with 3 big balls. This is a must-have, very soft and crunchy at the same time, and it came with furikake and kewpie mayonnaise with teriyaki sauce. This is vary savory and so good.

We also got the Gyutan stew. This one is good. However, it's a little too sweet for my liking.

Every time I come here to Orange County, California, I make sure I come to this place at least once during the trip. It's...

The only Gyutan restaurant in south California. Delicious food. Came here first in 2021. Price was $24 for the gyutan set. And since then the price raised non stop. Went two days ago with wife and daughter... $96 for 3 Gyutan sets. That's crazy. Until recently, it was the most busy restaurant of this food court, now, there is almost noone. Last december, and october, and last summer when we came, we probably waited 45 min to order and get served. Last saturday, not even 5 min. Owner should rethink his proce policy. Other restaurants at this mall offers bento and sets for $10-13. Gyutan in $20 over this price. Striking a ~$22 margin on each customer is probably attractive, but when your crazy prices drive them away.... I'm a business owner myself, and that is the worst managing i've ever seen. Bringing the number of customers from hundreds to a handfull ?? Serioulsy ? And don't bring the cost of products and salaries, your neighbour have the same, and they still sell at $10-13 a full set.

Photo is of this midday. Noone. Employees not preparing anything. When usually they were SO busy with...